Yes, I know, I know I'm one of those people that would tell you that nothing is impossible.. But I have to admit that with ALL the excess everything I never really though I'd see so much muscle definition. To be honest, I had to show someone my butt, oh my poor mom! Lo and behold, even she said she could see muscle.
So, well, what's next? Well, After deciding to do a little yoga the other day, I realized.. OH Crap, I'm stiff as HELL! So, I did a few more days of yoga and decided, I need P90X2. I know you may be thinking, hey, that's a step back, you did that one already, heck you did it twice! Yes, yes I did, but ya know what? I NEED IT! I know I need it because I did a week of it and I am sore in places that I wasn't sore in with Body Beast.. So, I'm working different muscles. I'm working on stability and flexibility, sounds like two opposite things eh? Not really, I'm working on improving the way my body moves, how well I can balance, and I'm hoping to be able to do some more things I never imagined possible. I am hoping to do a handstand, to hold crane for longer than a few seconds, to do pull ups, and splits.. Even Child's Pose is so very difficult for me, I can't get anywhere near bending my knees enough., So I need the flexibility.
I have to admit, I'm going to miss the weights, but I'm not worried because I'll be back to them as soon as this round of X2 is over. Truthfully, I want to be able to say that I can do a little of everything. That's kind of the way my brain works, I always say that I am a Jack of All Trades, Master of none, and that is pretty true, yes, in my life I can sit down and figure out so many things, now I want my body to follow suit. So this year will be my year of trial & error.
I'm off to a good start, so far, I've visited Morocco this year :) I'm deathly afraid of flying, and this flight was an 8 hour flight, so I did it and it's one less thing that I have to worry about! Some things I plan to try... I plan to try Rock Wall Climbing, Parkour, Handstands, and one of those insane runs! And hopefully whatever else comes my way!
This was my first Moroccan sunset, so pretty!
While I was in Morocco, I took two weeks off from Body Beast and I did about a week of bodyweight exercises. I do miss bodyweight only exercises. P90X2 gives me bodyweight exercises, but it also gives me stability ball exercises that include either bodyweight, like push ups, or adding light to medium weight like chest presses on stability ball, or even Warrior 3 kickback, which means you are balancing on one leg and doing kickbacks or curls, or presses.. Lots & LOTS of core work. I am looking forward to mastering EVERYTHING!! I think this round of P90X2 will be better because I want to do it so much, and I'm already acquainted with the exercises..
So with all these goals.. Oh wait, I have another goal.. wait, wait..
I have decided to sign up for the test for ACTION YUP, I am going to get certified to be a personal trainer, even if I never train people, just knowing that I have enough knowledge to feel confident that I'm giving people the right kind of advice with at least some book knowledge.
Wish me luck, and I'll keep you updated!! All one or two of you :)
KIM
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| This was me in Morocco, and I'm not flexing ;) |
Soooo, If you've ever read my blog before, and as I can tell maybe 2 or 3 people have lol.. You know that I did Body Beast. Well, I've completed a second round of Body Beast. I really honestly loved the program. I'm not going to lie, I can't say that my biceps got any bigger, I don't think they did, however, my back is so much more defined than I could ever have imagined. More importantly and this is going to sound crazy, I have defined .. um.. er.. glute muscles! Now, I know you may be saying to yourself, so what.. Well, living for many years with a 300 + lb body both as a teen into my early 20's and then again as an adult through much of my 30's well, some things seem impossible..
Yes, I know, I know I'm one of those people that would tell you that nothing is impossible.. But I have to admit that with ALL the excess everything I never really though I'd see so much muscle definition. To be honest, I had to show someone my butt, oh my poor mom! Lo and behold, even she said she could see muscle.
So, well, what's next? Well, After deciding to do a little yoga the other day, I realized.. OH Crap, I'm stiff as HELL! So, I did a few more days of yoga and decided, I need P90X2. I know you may be thinking, hey, that's a step back, you did that one already, heck you did it twice! Yes, yes I did, but ya know what? I NEED IT! I know I need it because I did a week of it and I am sore in places that I wasn't sore in with Body Beast.. So, I'm working different muscles. I'm working on stability and flexibility, sounds like two opposite things eh? Not really, I'm working on improving the way my body moves, how well I can balance, and I'm hoping to be able to do some more things I never imagined possible. I am hoping to do a handstand, to hold crane for longer than a few seconds, to do pull ups, and splits.. Even Child's Pose is so very difficult for me, I can't get anywhere near bending my knees enough., So I need the flexibility.
I have to admit, I'm going to miss the weights, but I'm not worried because I'll be back to them as soon as this round of X2 is over. Truthfully, I want to be able to say that I can do a little of everything. That's kind of the way my brain works, I always say that I am a Jack of All Trades, Master of none, and that is pretty true, yes, in my life I can sit down and figure out so many things, now I want my body to follow suit. So this year will be my year of trial & error.
I'm off to a good start, so far, I've visited Morocco this year :) I'm deathly afraid of flying, and this flight was an 8 hour flight, so I did it and it's one less thing that I have to worry about! Some things I plan to try... I plan to try Rock Wall Climbing, Parkour, Handstands, and one of those insane runs! And hopefully whatever else comes my way!
This was my first Moroccan sunset, so pretty!
While I was in Morocco, I took two weeks off from Body Beast and I did about a week of bodyweight exercises. I do miss bodyweight only exercises. P90X2 gives me bodyweight exercises, but it also gives me stability ball exercises that include either bodyweight, like push ups, or adding light to medium weight like chest presses on stability ball, or even Warrior 3 kickback, which means you are balancing on one leg and doing kickbacks or curls, or presses.. Lots & LOTS of core work. I am looking forward to mastering EVERYTHING!! I think this round of P90X2 will be better because I want to do it so much, and I'm already acquainted with the exercises..
So with all these goals.. Oh wait, I have another goal.. wait, wait..
I have decided to sign up for the test for ACTION YUP, I am going to get certified to be a personal trainer, even if I never train people, just knowing that I have enough knowledge to feel confident that I'm giving people the right kind of advice with at least some book knowledge.
Wish me luck, and I'll keep you updated!! All one or two of you :)
KIM
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